All Hell
Los Campesinos! · 2024
49 min · 15 tracks · indie pop
A vibrant blend of sharp wit and melodic exuberance intertwines with darker, introspective themes throughout this indie pop offering.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Coin-Op Guillotine — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious energy and biting lyrics about societal pressures. It encapsulates the band's ability to juxtapose upbeat melodies with darker subject matter.
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Long Throes — With its intricate arrangements and emotionally resonant lyrics, this track delves into the complexities of relationships, demonstrating the band's matured songwriting. It serves as a key moment of introspection within the album's narrative.
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To Hell in a Handjob — This track combines clever wordplay with a catchy chorus, making it a standout moment that balances humor and despair—hallmarks of Los Campesinos!'s style. Its energetic delivery contrasts sharply with its more somber themes.
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Adult Acne Stigmata — This track showcases the band's knack for blending personal experiences with broader cultural commentary, addressing issues of self-image and societal expectations through vivid imagery. Its raw honesty resonates as one of the emotional peaks on the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with interludes
- lyrical introspection amidst chaos
- dynamic journey through emotions
- short bursts of vibrant energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, linear albums
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Features an experimental structure and challenges traditional song formats.
- Career context
- All Hell marks Los Campesinos!'s return after a five-year hiatus following their critically acclaimed album Sick Scenes. The band has evolved both musically and lyrically, showcasing a more mature sound while retaining their signature playful yet poignant approach. This album arrives as they explore new themes of existentialism and personal trauma, reflecting their growth since their debut in 2006.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Pains of Being Pure at Heart· Tigers Jaw· Frightened Rabbit
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Coin-Op Guillotine 4:18
- 2 Holy Smoke (2005) 2:56
- 3 A Psychic Wound 4:00
- 4 I. Spit; or, a Bite Mark in the Shape of the Sunflower State 1:20
- 5 Long Throes 4:19
- 6 Feast of Tongues 5:02
- 7 The Order of the Seasons 3:56
- 8 II. Music for Aerial Toll House 0:51
- 9 To Hell in a Handjob 4:07
- 10 Clown Blood/Orpheus’ Bobbing Head 3:56
- 11 kms 2:36
- 12 III. Surfing a Contrail 0:37
- 13 Moonstruck 3:27
- 14 0898 HEARTACHE 5:16
- 15 Adult Acne Stigmata 2:53
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